Best 7 Low Fat Pasta Primavera Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of springtime with our curated collection of low-fat pasta primavera sauce recipes. Dive into a world of fresh, seasonal vegetables, herbs, and light sauces that transform ordinary pasta into an extraordinary culinary experience. These delightful recipes offer a symphony of flavors and textures, while ensuring a guilt-free meal that nourishes your body and soul. Let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the best low-fat pasta primavera sauce recipe that suits your palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LOW-FAT PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Low-Fat Pasta Primavera- The classic spring pasta dish, lightened up! Loaded with fresh veggies and a lightened cream sauce!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb. pasta (penne or farfalle work well)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 medium yellow squash, sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 cup fat free half and half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup frozen peas
salt and pepper to taste
fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside cooked pasta.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for another 4 minutes or so. Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove the mixture from the pan into a bowl and set aside.
  • Add the mushrooms in a single layer and saute for about 4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside in the bowl with the carrots.
  • Add the zucchini and squash to the pan and saute until lightly golden, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to the other cooked vegetables.
  • Add the broth to the heated skillet along with the half and half. Let simmer for about 3 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Then add the cooked pasta and all of the veggies along with the frozen peas. Stir together and let cook for about 5 minutes. The liquid should cook down. Serve with chopped herbs and more cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 14 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1/4th, Sodium 400 grams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

LOW FAT CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Make and share this Low fat Creamy Pasta Primavera recipe from Food.com.

Provided by James Craig

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fettuccine
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, scrubbed and diced
1 cup fresh broccoli
1 cup fresh peas
1 cup fresh green beans
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Saute garlic in oil, adding carrots and green vegetables.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Blend yogurt and cheese in blender until smooth.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Toss with remaining ingredients to sprinkle on top.
  • Serve hot with extra grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 250.1, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 21.2

DELICIOUS LOW-FAT PASTA PRIMAVERA SAUCE



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I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and made it ages ago, and positively LOVED it! Then, for some odd reason, I forgot all about it. Today, when I was going through my allrecipes cookbook, I rediscovered it, and just HAD to post it here. You gotta try this... it's definitely worth all that chopping!

Provided by Anu_N

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup thinly sliced carrot
3/4 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup zucchini, cut into chunks
1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper
1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large pot combine combine all the ingredients-- yep, ALL of them together in one go!
  • Heat to just boiling, cover and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Cook until all vegetable are tender, approximately 45 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Serve with cooked pasta of your choice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.3, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 827.5, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.7, Protein 2.9

PASTA PRIMAVERA SAUCE



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This pasta sauce is low-fat but doesn't taste it!

Provided by April

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ cup fresh broccoli florets
¾ cup thinly sliced carrots
¾ cup sliced onion
½ cup zucchini chunks
½ cup sliced green bell pepper
½ cup red bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ cup water

Steps:

  • In a large pot combine tomatoes, tomato paste, broccoli, carrots, onion, zucchini, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, olive oil, basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, sugar, and water. Heat to just boiling, cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook until all vegetable are tender, approximately 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 975.5 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

HEALTHY PASTA PRIMAVERA



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For pasta primavera made easy, try this recipe packed with vegetables including asparagus, mushrooms, yellow squash, and cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Jill Andersen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pasta Primavera Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups whole grain penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup shredded carrot
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and squash; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrot, garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook until tomatoes begin to soften, about 1 minute.
  • Drain penne; stir into vegetable mixture along with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top servings with remaining cheese and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 337.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SOY CREAM SAUCE



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"I invented this recipe so I could have a low-fat 'cream sauce', says Amber Rife of Columbus, Ohio. She adds, "Plus it has the added benefits of soy. My husband and his family love this meal with its colorful and slightly crisp vegetables."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup fresh baby carrots, halved lengthwise
1 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 yellow summer squash, quartered and sliced
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups soy milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place asparagus and carrots in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2 minutes. Add zucchini and squash; cover and steam 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Keep warm., In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and soy milk until smooth. Stir in the salt, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Drain pasta; toss with vegetables and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARDEN PRIMAVERA FETTUCCINE



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"I created this side while trying to make broccoli Alfredo," writes Tammy Perrault of Lancaster, Ohio. "I kept adding fresh vegetables, and the result was this creamy pasta dish!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup julienned carrot
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 small yellow summer squash, sliced
1/2 small zucchini, sliced
1 cup Alfredo sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding vegetables during the last 4 minutes. Drain and return to the pan. , Add Alfredo sauce and basil; toss to coat. Cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables are more flavorful and nutritious than frozen or canned vegetables.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables lose their flavor and nutrients. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will give your pasta primavera a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or white wine for a bit of acidity.
  • Serve immediately: Pasta primavera is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become mushy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Pasta primavera is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its fresh vegetables, flavorful sauce, and al dente pasta, pasta primavera is a surefire hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious pasta dish, give pasta primavera a try. You won't be disappointed!

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